What's Included?
• Stateroom or suite accommodations
• Ocean transportation
• Gourmet dining
• Supervised kids' programs
• Vegas – or Broadway-style shows
• Entry to nightclubs, piano bars & more
• Activities like yoga & basketball
• Gym, pool & hot tubs
• Port charges

What's not included:
• Gratuities
• Spa treatments
• Alcoholic beverages
• Casino gambling
• Shopping
• Organized tours & activities onshore
• Babysitting
• Nominal fees at some specialty restaurants

Will I feel bored or confined on board?
Hardly! Cruise ships are floating resorts that will give any Las Vegas hotel a run for their money. Activities begin at sun up and go into the late hours of the night. The scenery is ever-changing, and every port offers exciting opportunities for exploration.

 Today's ships offer activities and entertainment for vacationers of all ages, from toddlers to seniors.  From lounging by the pool with a good book, taking yoga or cooking classes, enter a talent show or a putting contest, take a dance class, get a massage or attend a lecture.  spa treatments, basketball ,swim, play bingo or bridge.

 At night, you might try your luck in the casino, take in a Broadway-style floor show or a magician's act, catch a comedy show, sing along  in a piano bar, or indulge in five-star cuisine. From luxury to adventure, there's a ship to suit your vacation needs.

Family-friendly ships may feature everything from kids' clubs to teen coffeehouses.

Unique ship features may include:
• Rock-climbing wall
• All-oceanview or all-suite accommodations
• Martini & champagne bars
• Teen discos
• Thalassotherapy pool
• Spiral waterslide
• Planetarium
• Boutiques by Harrods & Bvlgari
• Butler service
• Miniature golf
• Poolside movies

What can I do on a ship?
That depends on the ship, but generally the larger ships will have the most activities. You may wish to lounge on deck by the pool with a good book, sign up for exercise or cooking classes, swim, play bingo or bridge, gamble in the casino, take in a Broadway-style floor show or a magician's act, enter a talent show or a putting contest, take a dance class, get a massage or attend a lecture.

How long do cruises last?
MyGreatTrip.com sells cruises that range from 3-night weekend escapes to 110-night, around-the-world voyages.

Is airfare included in my cruise price?
Cruise lines usually offer both a cruise-only price and an AIR/SEA price that includes connecting airfare, transfers between the airport and ship and baggage handling. In some instances, only the cruise-only fare is available. The prices shown on our site are typically cruise-only, but our cruise counselors will gladly provide an air-inclusive price if requested.

What's a shore excursion?
That's a term that refers to anything you do off the ship, in port. At every stop, you'll have the option of exploring the area on your own or as part of a group with a planned itinerary. You might hike a tropical rain forest in the Caribbean, fish for king salmon in Alaska, tour Mayan ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, or take a sightseeing tour.

Are all cruise ships the same?
Absolutely not. They range from yacht-like vessels with 100 passengers to towering megaships with huge atriums and a maximum capacity of over 3,000 people.

Will I need a passport?
All cruises now require proof of citizenship. On some itineraries, a certified copy of your birth certificate and a driver's license or government-issued photo I.D. are sufficient, on others a passport is required. Visas may also be required on the more exotic itineraries. Your cruise counselor will advise you on documents you will need depending on your itinerary.

Is a cruise suitable for families with kids?
Not just suitable, they're perfect! Large cruise ships are now designed with kids-only facilities, counselors, daytime activities and nighttime baby-sitting. Children of all ages are welcome on most ships. Your cruise counselor can advise you of the dwindling number of ships that are not kid-friendly.

Are cruises suitable for single travelers?
Cruising is very popular with single travelers, and cruise lines go out of their way to make it easy for singles to meet and mingle with other passengers. Some cruise ships offer single cabins, and most offer a single supplement rate for double staterooms.

Are cruises really that popular?
You better believe it! More than ten million people will cruise in the next year, and cruising routinely earns the highest ratings in customer satisfaction among all vacation categories. Once you try it, you'll be hooked.

What is a Day at Sea?
A Day at Sea is a full day spent sailing between two ports. Most cruises include one or more Days at Sea. Click here to read about the many options you'll have to enjoy this time between port calls.